How to Make an Easy Sangria

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By maryellen1001
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Make an Easy Sangria

Though typically a summer drink, I have found that Sangria can be enjoyed at any time of the year. I especially enjoy it when entertaining during the holiday season. Here's an easy way to make this fruity wine drink!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

1 (750 ml) bottle red wine (Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel)
1/2 cup rum or brandy
2 TBSP Sugar
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lime
1 cored & sliced apple
1 liter 7up, Sprite or ginger ale soda

Step 1

Pour the wine into your favorite serving pitcher or wine decanter. Use a pretty Spanish styled pitcher for added flair!
Step 2

Add the sugar and your choice of rum or brandy and gently stir.
Step 3

Squeeze the citrus fruits into the wine mixture, then toss the remaining pieces of fruit in as well.
Step 4

Rather than cutting the fruits into wedges you might want to cut them into circles.
Step 5

Refrigerate overnight so that it can be served ice cold. You can also add crushed ice or ice cubes to each individual glass of sangria when serving.
Step 6

Add your soda immediately before serving.
Step 7

Serve in pretty wine glasses or fancy cocktail glasses.

Add fruit wedges, fancy stirrers or drink umbrellas to the glass for decoration!

Tips & Warnings

Substitute frozen lemonade for the lemons to serve a frozen, slushy sangria. Stir it in right as you are ready to serve.
Anything goes with your fruit selection! You can use kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, peaches or pears!
Drink responsibly!